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FX53 LKO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 LKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front around spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches has a corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches has a corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches rotten

Fail 26 Sep 2017

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner subframe/arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches rotten

Pass 27 Sep 2016
Fail 22 Sep 2016

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,688 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle front spring mounting out rigger as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle rear mounting out rigger as marked (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,027 miles

n/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread

Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,027 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,267 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,367 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody surface corrosion

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,773 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 75,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 613,550 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 61,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,273 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FX53 LKO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX53 LKO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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